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Erica Chen poses beside her sculpture, The Man. The sculpture is on display at the St. Louis Artists Guild until March 25.
Seven students chosen for St. Louis Artists Guild, Young Artists Showcase
While teaching the Guitar Ensemble, fine arts teacher Traci Bolton tells her students to take notes of an audio clip. Bolton recently won the Outstanding Music Educator Award from the St. Louis Suburban Music Educators Association, along with a Rose Award from Rockwood.
Bolton wins Outstanding Music Educators Award
After being surprised with the 2022-2023 Rose Award, fine arts teacher Jay Long takes a picture with his 7th Hour class. Long was one of 15 Rose Award winners, including fine arts Traci Bolton, who was congratulated moments before.
Two Lafayette teachers become Rose Award recipients for 2022-2023 school year
Since 2001, Trivia night has been a big hit with a fun night of games, food and raffle items. Though it stopped happening because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was brought back in 2022.
LPO sets $15,000 goal for Trivia Night
Several books written by Black authors are being highlighted during February in the Library. This year for Black History Month, various classes like Art Fundamentals and Black Literature are acknowledging the importance of Black History Month with class projects.
Several classes, book club recognizes Black History Month’s significance
Right before thanking FACS teacher Erin Hagglund, Angela Robinson, Class of 2013, leads the rest of the models. The 2013 fashion show was in the evening and was themed Day and Night.
Throwback Thursday: fashion show might make a come back
Crumbl Cookies on Clarkson Road opened in early December of 2022. The bakery has a variety of flavors available, with six different cookie flavors to try each week.
Out and About: Crumbl Cookies offers weekly rotating flavors
Jackson, one of senior Dan Sheltons first clown figures, is considered a pierrot. Shelton has learned about many different types of clowns and has made art about them during AP Art and Design.
If It Weren’t For: Clown Figurines
Engle stopped playing the guitar when he was 8 but recently he got a guitar and has been started playing again. A couple weeks ago I got a new guitar, so I picked it back up and it started off slow, but Ive gotten progressively better very quick, Engle said.
People of Lafayette: junior Taylor Engle tries out for America’s Got Talent
Junior Sam Buffa stands in between two Toyota Supras at a car meet. Buffa has had an interest in cars since he was a child, which was sparked by his fathers passion in cars.
Last Time I… Went To a Car Meet
Three new head coaches begin their Spring sport season
Three new head coaches begin their Spring sport season
Rising above her defender, sophomore Taylor Naina shoots a contested jumper. Naina was the teams highest scorer with a 34.1% field goal completion rate.
Boys basketball advances to District Finals, Hockey falls short in Wickenheiser Cup final
On Feb. 24-25, the varsity boys and girls wrestling teams traveled to Columbia, Missouri to compete in the State Tournament. The boys placed 4th and the girls placed 6th overall.
Lancer wrestling teams each earn team titles at State; basketball heads into post-season play
Senior Matt Haefner stops mid court in the game against Mehlville as the defense moves in. In this game, he scored his 1,000th career point as the Lancers moved to 13-12 for the season.
Haefner earns 1,000 points in his basketball career, 10 wrestlers advance to State
On the back of a Marquette wrestler, junior Maddie Johnson pins her opponent. Johnson will be going to the State Tournament on Feb. 24-25.
Boys hockey advances to Wickenheiser Cup quarterfinals, three divers advance to State Tournament
When dyeing hair at home, its important to follow instructions. In a salon, it can be easier since theres less steps to follow on your own.
Dyeing to be different
With the introduction of St. Louis soccer team, it has inspired a new respect for American soccer. The first game will be on March 4.
New soccer team creates deeper connections with sport
Though we all deserve breaks, people have to persevere and work hard to achieve their goals. Students need to prepare for the real world by taking on challenges instead of going the easy route, especially as the next generation.
We need to stop being lazy, quitting when things become difficult
Internet sleuths have blown-up various social media platforms with dissscussion regarding the recent Idaho murders and their investigation. These ameteur detectives have wrecked havoc on the lives of those associated with the crime and even those completely apart from it.
Internet sleuths cause unnecessary harm to serious investigations
For special holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, my family and I have certain traditions which some of them we carry on for many years.
Now is the time to make family memories
Bins of snacks are on sale at Lancers Landing
Lancers Landing seeks volunteers to keep store running
Lafayette Administrators sit at their table at the 2023 Lafayette Trivia Night Fundraiser. There were about 256 people in attendance at the event.
Administrators attend annual Trivia Night Fundraiser in support of school, students
A bulletin board displayed in the Guidance Office displays the various members of the counseling staff at Lafayette along with a Bitmoji of each of them.
Lafayette promotes mental health awareness through many resources
The 13th Annual Wildwood Frozen Feet Half Marathon started at LaSalle Springs Middle School. The race ran from 8 a.m. until noon and runners covered a variety of trails in the area.
Wildwood’s Frozen Feet Half-Marathon has its biggest turnout since the COVID-19 pandemic
At a dress rehearsal for the Spring Musical 9 to 5 on Feb. 6, sophomore Michael Niblett, lights lead, works in the sound booth while the actors line up for mic check. The show will run from Feb. 9-11.
Spring Musical 9 to 5 hits LHS stage Feb. 9
Freshman Emi Limon competes in the 2022 World Kickboxing and Karate Union Championship in Wales. Even though Limon has only been doing karate for three years, he won four medals at the October competition— a gold medals in Weapons with Music and Korean Forms, a silver medal in Hardstyle Forms and a bronze medal in Weapons with no Music.
Kicking the competition
As seen in the Image, some Lancers tell the unique stories and meanings behind their names.
What’s In a Name?
Rockwood bans 22 books due to new state law
Sophomore Kaden Stottler poses in the Zen Garden. Stottler begins his new rap music career using only his Iphone, a microphone and a little help from close friends and family.
Sophomore begins journey into future rap career
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Freshman Akiko Field poses for a picture with her cousins in front of a restaurant in Japan.
Listen In: Student experienced cultural shifts with Japanese-American family, move to America
At Magnolia Flavor House, a Filipino ice cream shop, sophomore Chris Songco eats ice cream. Although his family hasn’t been able to go recently, Songco has been to the Philippines multiple times to visit family, including when he was seven.
Listen In: Asian American, Pacific Islander Month inspires pride in culture
As part of the curriculum for several language arts classes, students are checked out a copy of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Since the author wrote the main character in the book to be autistic, reading it can be a way to understand what having autism is like.
Listen In: Book promotes autism awareness, acceptance
To recognize Black History Month, the library created a display of diverse books. Reading books with diverse characters can be a way to widen perspectives.
Listen In: Taking a pause during Black History Month
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Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter

Caoimhe is a junior and this is their third year on the news production staff. When they’re not writing or creating cartoons, they can be found helping with the GSA, drawing or watching movies. They can be contacted at [email protected]

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The west parking lot is full of cars during the school day. Starting on Aug. 1, seniors will have the chance to purchase their parking spot, and can choose it on May 16.

Parking passes on sale Aug. 1

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
June 2, 2022
Sophomore Kaden Stottler poses in the Zen Garden. Stottler begins his new rap music career using only his Iphone, a microphone and a little help from close friends and family.

Sophomore begins journey into future rap career

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2022
Junior Sawyer Novack was one of the AP Art Studio students who work was displayed at the Lafayette Fine Arts Festival April 22-23. The event allowed the class members to select which pieces to put on display.

[Photo] AP Art Studio students gain much more than just fine arts credit

May 6, 2022
Cartoon: April Fools

Cartoon: April Fools

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2022
Class of 2021 students do The Whip at the 2021 Prom that took place in Lafayettes parking lot.  The 2022 Prom will also include juniors and will occur on April 30 at the Ritz-Carlton.

[Photo] Prom to take place at Ritz-Carlton, includes juniors

March 10, 2022
According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have already been 7,884 deaths by gun violence this year. Gun violence is a very big problem and better strategies need to be prioritized to stop the violence.

Gun Violence: Never again and again and again

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2022
Drama teacher Natasha Fischer describes to her students the tone for their next skit during her 4th Hour Acting 2 class. Fischer won Lafayettes Teacher of the Year for 2021-2022 on Feb. 7, 2022.

Drama teacher Natasha Fischer named Teacher of the Year

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2022
Lily Roy donated blood on January 28th, to the American Red Cross, helping meet their sum of 70 pints of blood.

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Cartoon: Brief Semester Break

Cartoon: Brief Semester Break

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2022
The Class of 2018-2019 graduated at the Chaifetz Arena on May 22, 2019. In 2020 and 2021, Graduation was at the POWERplex.

Chaifetz Arena new COVID policy raises graduation concerns

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2022
Missouris and Rockwoods sex education program has created a harmful stigma around having sex and its putting adolescents at risk. The curriculum excludes LGBTQ+ students, only presents part of what is needed in order to participate in sex safely and isnt separating teacher and religious preference from legitimate education when it comes to safe sex, contraceptives and STI prevention.

Sex should not be stigmatized

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2021
Noah Hindi, class of 2021, walks back to his seat after receiving his certificate on June 2. In previous years, Graduation was at Chaifetz Arena on St. Louis Universitys (SLU) Campus, but because of COVID-19, SLU cancelled its events. As a result, the 2021 Graduation was held at the POWERplex.

Cap and gown informational meeting to prepare seniors for Graduation

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2021
The restroom near the West Entrance has been a victim of the Devious Licks. Currently, only the mens restrooms have been effected by the vandalism and theft.

Social media trend leads to vandalism, property damage

Cece Beckmann and Caoimhe Farris
September 22, 2021
Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr., Julia Rehwald and Fred Hechinger star in Fear Street:1994, kicking off the R.L. Stine trilogy revamped, directed by Leigh Janiak.

‘Fear Street: 1994’ keeps viewers engaged, pays homage to 90s horror

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2021
A student has his school photo taken before the start of the 2020-2021 school year. This years make-up photos are scheduled for Sept. 9 during AcLab. Any 9th, 10th or 11th grader who has not had a photo taken should check with their teacher at the beginning of homeroom to find out their appointment time.

Inter-State to host make-up photos on Sept. 9

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
September 7, 2021
Back in class: more than a square on a screen

Back in class: more than a square on a screen

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
September 2, 2021
Kelsey Browns drawing using Prismacolor markers

State of the Art: Nine virtual art galleries to help unlock a creative mindset

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2021
Cartoon: Never Enough

Cartoon: Never Enough

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2021
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Love, fictionally

Love, fictionally

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2021
Cartoon: Spreading Nothing But Love

Cartoon: Spreading Nothing But Love

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2021
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[Photo] Five Questions with Vance Lear

February 3, 2021

[Photo] LHS, NAMI team up to help students recognize early warning signs of mental illness

January 27, 2021
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[Photo] LHS community shares thoughts on social injustice, efforts to make changes in attitudes

February 1, 2021
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[Photo] Everything in its place: 10 resources to help organize the clutter in your space

January 14, 2021
The Netflix Original movie, Over the Moon, was released on Oct. 16, 2020. The movie received an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.5/10 from IMDb.

Review: ‘Over The Moon’ tackles mature topics, disappoints through execution

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2020
On Oct. 21, St. Louis County voters line up outside of the St. Louis County Board of Elections in order to cast their absentee ballot. Along with the ability to cast their ballot in person, voters also had the option to drop off absentee ballots.

LHS seniors join what is expected to be record turnout for young voters in 2020 election

Vijay Viswanathan and Caoimhe Farris
November 2, 2020
While COVID-19 has impacted almost everyones sleep schedules, whether that be positive or negative, studies show that those with pre-existing sleep conditions have been hit the hardest during the crazy hours of COVID-19.

[Photo] Research shows quarantine has strongest sleep disruption on those with pre-existing sleep conditions

October 22, 2020
Cartoon: Quarantine-O-Ween

Cartoon: Quarantine-O-Ween

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2020
In November 2019, Lancers Helping Lancers organized and executed a mental health week. Seniors Sydney Stinnett and Taylor Wulf help to make clothespins to clip on to unsuspecting students clothes and backpacks with uplifting messages written on them.

COVID-19 affects mental health of students in differing ways

Makayla Archambeault, Juli Mejia, Caoimhe Farris, Cece Beckmann, Sophia Wasson, and Samantha Haney
September 30, 2020
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[Photo] That Was My Jam: Matt Zahradka

October 16, 2020
During the material pickup day at the start of the 2020-2021 school year, librarian Nichole Ballard-Long assists senior Brenna Arakelian determine what books she needs for her Quarter 1 classes. Students will not need to return those materials and pick up books or their Quarter 2 courses which begin on Oct. 26.

For technical difficulties: 10 resources to help fix most Canvas and Zoom problems

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2020
With the fourth week of the Alternative Learning Plan (ALP), students and staff are noting the challenges and benefits to the new learning plan.

Students, staff adjust to ALP

Alex Vancil and Caoimhe Farris
April 14, 2020
Tom Holland and Chris Pratt star in the animated film Onward, alongside their deceased father, represented by a reanimated pair of pants.

Review: Glimmers of magic in Pixar’s ‘Onward’

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2020
On Tuesday, March 16, students at Lafayette will be taking the ACT. Teachers recommend preparing both mentally and physically the days leading up to the exam.

ACT scheduled for February 25

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2020
1917 entered limited release on Dec. 25, 2019 in order to be eligible for awards in 2020. The film was released more widely on Jan. 10, 2020. Photo by François Duhamel, courtesy of Universal Pictures.

Review: One take is enough for ‘1917’

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2020
During the stay-at-home order, the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition is offering kits for those who wish to quit vaping through Truth Initiatives e-cigarette quit program.

Medical marijuana licenses approved in Missouri

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2020
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